TRANSPORT INFORMATION

We acknowledge that many people may need assistance with travelling around, both locally and otherwise. There are specialist transport facilities available and whilst it is not possible for us to give comprehensive details about membership costs, eligibility criteria and availability listed below are telephone numbers which you may find useful.

DIAL A RIDE - (you must be registered)
Door to door bus service for people unable to use public transport. Book in advance, at least 24 hrs. Contact:
400 Roding Lane South, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8EY
Tel: 020 8498 8200

GREATER LONDON ASSOCIATION DISABILITY (GLAD)
Can offer help if you wish to travel into London, providing information on access - steps and seating arrangements for sights and venues, as well as further information on transport available and accessible for people with disabilities. Contact: GLAD, 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA.
Tel: 020 7346 5800

MOBILITY ADVICE & INFORMATION SERVICES (MAVIS)
Driving ability assessments as well as practical advice on car choices and adaptations for disabled drivers & passengers. Contact: MAVIS, O Wing, Crowthorne Business Estate, Old Wokingham Road, Berkshire, RG45 6XD
Tel: 01344 661000

BLUE BADGE SCHEME (formally known as Orange Badge) Parking concessions for people with disabilities. Strict eligibility criteria. Contact: Social Services
Tel: 020 8227 2334/5

SHARED TRANSPORT SCHEME -
DISABLEMENT ASSOCIATION OF BARKING & DAGENHAM Available from The Disablement Association. Fully accessible vehicles for short journeys for individuals and groups around the borough. Can also go further afield by arrangement and free bus service to Warley Hospital. Contact:
177 Valence Wood Rd, Dagenham, Essex.
Tel: 020 8252 5930

STATIONLINK
Wheelchair accessible buses that connect mainline stations, as well as the airbus to Heathrow at Victoria & Euston Stations. Also available are guides for the elderly, advice re: lifts and stairs, talking maps, large print maps etc. Contact:
Travel Information Centre, Travel for London, 55 Broadway, London SW1H 0BD  
Tel: 020 7222 1234

TAXICARD SCHEME
Offers reduced fares on black cabs. Subject to eligibility rules. Contact: Social Services Dept
Tel: 020 8227 2325

TRIPSCOPE
Free information service to people with disabilities and their carers to help plan and organise journeys regardless of distance or purpose. Contact:
The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Bristol BS16 2QQ
Tel: 08457 58 56 41

CONCESSIONARY FARES FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
The Freedom Pass is available to women over 60 and men over 65 who are in permanent residence in Barking & Dagenham Available from the Civic Centre, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7BN. Tel: 0208 227 2325

CONCESSIONARY FARES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Freedom Pass is for women under 60 and men under 65 who have a permanent disability. For further information and eligibility criteria please contact Civic Centre
Tel: 020 8227 2325

AMBULANCE BOOKING
If you are unable to attend a hospital appointment due to mobility problems, your GP may be able to book an ambulance for you to attend on an initial visit and the bookings are made directly to the hospital by yourself. Ask your GP for details.

REFUND OF HOSPITAL TRAVEL COSTS
This leaflet is available from the Benefits Agency on eligibility to claim travel expenses. Contact : 01708 774000 and ask for Leaflet HC5

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CARERS OF BARKING & DAGEHAM Tel: 020 8593 4422